| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $52.53 | 4.630% | $54.9621 | $54.96 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.43 | 3.156% | $24.1695 | $24.17 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.83 | 5.108% | $226.8546 | $226.85 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.94 | 6.221% | $248.4934 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.97 | 3.256% | $133.1693 | $133.17 | $133.15 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.33 | 13.594% | $49.2203 | $49.22 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.76 | 9.570% | $41.3736 | $41.37 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.79 | $778.2428 | $778.23 | $778.15 | $778.40 | |